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Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas
Reviewer
With a background in media, JP is the definition of a tech nerd. After a stint as a journo, he's moved on to marketing but in his spare time, he still loves deep-diving into the best of tech, games, and films. You can chat to JP about anything from the latest console releases to supercomputer teraFLOPs and he'll be sure to have an opinion.

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Telstra

SnapLogic integrates with Apigee to enhance end-to-end API creation

Thu, 17th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
This latest solution builds on SnapLogic's support for the Google Cloud Platform, which includes existing intelligent connectors.
Colt blockchain

XaaS subscription-based products now supported by Netformx DesignXpert

Wed, 16th May 2018
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cisco
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netformx
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partners
Netformx announced that Netformx DesignXpert enables incorporation of Cisco's suite of Anything-as-a-Service products.
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Telco services the next frontier for IT providers cementing client relationships

Wed, 16th May 2018
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uc
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partner programmes
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voyager internet
As MSPs, companies would incur a reoccurring revenue and have a stronger relationship with clients as they would be offering several services to them.
Ingram micro

Ingram Micro announces distribution agreement with Huawei

Tue, 15th May 2018
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ingram micro
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huawei
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distributors
Ingram Micro signs a distribution deal with Huawei, expanding access to Huawei's IT solutions including IoT, big data, and AI to New Zealand businesses.
Extreme networks

Extreme Networks promotes APAC channel leaders

Tue, 15th May 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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extreme networks
The new appointments supposedly reflect the company's overall momentum and continued investment in the Asia Pacific market.
Kiwisaver

KiwiSaver members urged to claim their 'free money'

Tue, 15th May 2018
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kiwisaver
ANZ Investments urges KiwiSaver members to claim up to NZD $521 in 'free money' from the Government by meeting contribution requirements before June 30.
5gqal

IDC predicts that spending on telecommunications will increase in 2018

Tue, 15th May 2018
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uc
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market
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spending
Worldwide spending on telecommunications services and pay TV services reached $1.6 billion in 2017, an increase of 1.4% year over year.
Minecraft

Te Papa and EQC's Minecraft mod shakes up earthquake education

Tue, 15th May 2018
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Skeleton horses and killer bunnies may not be traditional learning tools, but a new mod for Minecraft is using them to teach important lessons.
Boston dynamics

Three BostonDynamics creations straight out of a sci-fi thriller

Mon, 14th May 2018
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robots
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boston dynamics
BostonDynamics' latest videos show eerily lifelike robots, from a self-navigating Spot to the agile Atlas, sparking fears of a potential robot uprising.
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How Microsoft's new drone deal will help farmers combat crop disease

Mon, 14th May 2018
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drones
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public cloud
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edge computing
Microsoft's tie-up with DJI will equip drones with advanced AI to help farmers detect and combat crop diseases, transforming precision farming.
Distribution

Stealthbits and emt Distribution partner to deliver end-to-end cybersecurity

Mon, 14th May 2018
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
emt Distribution announced an exclusive distribution agreement with New Jersey-based Stealthbits Technologies.
Mulesoft

MuleSoft announces Partner Award winners

Mon, 14th May 2018
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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mulesoft
MuleSoft celebrates global partners at CONNECT 2018, awarding Capgemini, Deloitte, Cognizant and others for excellence in customer outcomes and innovation.
Data

DataRobot achieves AWS Financial Services Competency status

Mon, 14th May 2018
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robots
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hyperscale
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public cloud
This designation recognises DataRobot for delivery of effective solutions to help financial institutions identify, model, and assess risk.
Data centre

Hitachi Vantara unveils industry leading AI operations

Mon, 14th May 2018
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Hitachi Vantara launches AI-driven innovations to modernise data centres, unveiling high-performance storage systems with a 100% data availability guarantee.
Fujitsu

Fujitsu chooses Box to strengthen collaboration on internal communication platform

Mon, 14th May 2018
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microsoft
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fujitsu
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microsoft office
Box announced that Fujitsu has adopted Box as its content collaboration tool on its global communication platform.
Iot

IOT Group gains momentum with new major shareholder

Mon, 14th May 2018
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blockchain
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iot
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partners
IOT Group's major shareholder, Talk to Geoffrey, is set to boost its stake from 2% to 19.5%, enhancing IOT's financial strength and blockchain strategy.
Comptia

Ixia enables VMware NSX partners to accelerate certification of network products

Mon, 14th May 2018
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sdn
The solution uses Ixia's IxNetwork to enable network equipment manufacturer partners to self-certify their products.
Ai 1

SICC and vCargo Cloud launch world's first blockchain-based eCO

Thu, 10th May 2018
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blockchain
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eco
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sicc
Developed by VCC the eCO platform will vastly improve transparency, security and efficiency in authenticating trade documents.
Coding

Progress enables developers to quickly add chatbots to apps

Thu, 10th May 2018
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uc
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martech
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ai
Progress unveils the first chatbot-specific UI components for Telerik and Kendo UI, streamlining chatbot integration for .NET and JavaScript developers.
Cat phone

Cat launches ground-shaking smartphone range in NZ

Thu, 10th May 2018
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technology gifts
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retail
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smartphones
Cat has launched its ultra-durable range of rugged smartphones in New Zealand, featuring the Cat S60 model, known for its integrated thermal camera by FLIR.